C10221v1 Bachelor of Science in Urban Ecology

Overview

This course provides graduates with the skills to address environmental issues in urban ecosystems. It focuses on the plants, animals and micro-organisms of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, in both natural and urban areas, and on the interactions of these with the non-living components of ecosystems.

The interdisciplinary approach allows students to gain a wide range of relevant skills and knowledge through studies involving theory, laboratory sessions, discussions and seminars, site visits, fieldwork and projects.

Course aims

The course aims to produce professional environmental scientists with an in-depth understanding of the urban environment as well as the practical scientific and field skills to address urban environmental issues.

Career options

Career options include biological scientist, ecologist or environmental manager in private enterprise or with a local, state or Commonwealth agency. Such agencies include those managing environment protection, national parks and wildlife, parks, reserves and bushland, and water and catchments. Opportunities are also available as environmental and landscape consultants, in botanic gardens and museums, as managers of commercial open-space areas and as education officers. Graduates can also choose to continue their training by undertaking an Honours year or postgraduate studies.

Additional assumed knowledge

Mathematics; English; and at least one science subject.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a three-year, full-time, or equivalent part-time basis.

Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week at the University.

Course structure

The Urban Ecology degree totals 144 credit points of study and consists of core subjects and elective subjects. Students generally choose elective subjects to specialise in areas of particular interest to them.

It is strongly recommended that students obtain advice from the Course Director regarding their choice and sequence of elective subjects for this degree.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. The example program shown assumes full-time attendance.

Honours

An Honours program is available to eligible students.

Professional recognition

Australian Institute of Biology Inc.

Other information

Further information, including requests for advice on subject selection, exemptions and variations in program, is available from: